Maschine Mikro and Maschine Software Update 1.7 !!!
13th September 2011

This week sees the release of the latest version of Maschine software. Currently on version 1.7.1 the update has the following improvements.

New and improved features:

• Advanced sound browsing and parameter mapping for KOMPLETE 8
• Support for Maschine Mikro controller
• iMaschine project import
• New Controller Editor 1.4.0 included
• Various minor improvements and fixes

In addition to this the 1st of October will see the release of a slimmed down version of the already popular Maschine hardware. At around two-thirds the size and weight of its older brother and is based on the same full-featured software. The same 4x4 matrix of pressure-sensitive pads have been employed on Maschine Mikro, with the savings on size coming via a single display (Maschine has two) and "a dynamically assigned high-resolution master encoder." Its release will also signal version 1.7 of the Maschine software, which promises better integration with the instruments and effects in the new Komplete bundles. Maschine Mikro will also feature the same 6GB sample library as Maschine. The below video features the nimble-fingered Jeremy Ellis putting the new unit through its paces.

NI has also today announced details of iMaschine, an iPhone/iPod touch app that allows users to knock-up grooves when they're on the go and transfer them into the full Maschine software. iMaschine features four tracks, sampling, effects and a selection of instruments and drum sounds from the master Maschine library.